B: Dynamic Dolphins

How does the glossary help the reader understand the passage "Dynamic Dolphins"? (R.2.1)

• It defines the vocabulary word dynamic.

• It illustrates the vocabulary word oxygen.

• It shows where dolphins are located.

• It lists the different headings and where they are located in the passage.

How does the caption help the reader better understand the passage "Dynamic Dolphins"? (R.2.1)

• It names parts of a dolphin.

• It tells more information about dolphin pods.

• It shows where dolphins are located.

• It lists the different headings and where they are located in the passage.

Read this paragraph from the passage: "Dolphins and humans have a lot in common. Like humans, dolphins are mammals. Dolphins breathe air through their lungs. They get oxygen by swimming to the surface of the water. They also share other characteristics of mammals, like having hair and giving birth to babies." (paragraph 4) Which text structure does the author use to organize the information? (R.2.1)

• comparison

• chronology

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

Part A: What is the central idea of "Dynamic Dolphins"? (R.2.2)

• There are many different species of dolphins.

• Dolphins are like humans in many ways.

• Dolphins are different from humans in many ways.

• Dolphins should be in captivity.

Part B: Which detail from "Dynamic Dolphins" best supports the central idea in Part A? (R.2.2)

• Dolphins are dangerous animals.

• Scientists are studying cows and gorillas.

• Dolphins and humans can both be curious and sociable.

• Dolphins can live up to 60 years.

Part A: In the passage "Dynamic Dolphins," how does the author develop the purpose of informing the reader that dolphins have human traits? (R.2.3)

• by describing the history of how dolphins came to live in tropical waters

• by giving examples of ways dolphins are similar to humans

• by describing how scientists study cows, dolphins, and gorillas

• by giving examples of ways the reader can donate to scientific research

Part B: Select evidence from the passage that best supports the author's purpose in Part A. (R.2.3)

• Dolphins live with their families.

• Scientists use underwater recording devices to study dolphins.

• They flip their tails.

• Some species of dolphins are freshwater dolphins.

In the section A Lot Like Humans, how does the author develop the purpose of informing the reader that dolphins and humans have a lot in common? (R.2.3)

• by describing different types of dolphins

• by describing the problems that dolphins face

• by describing solutions on how to help dolphins

• by describing a study that found dolphins and humans can both be curious and friendly.

What does the word playful mean as it is used in paragraph 1? (V.1.3)

• full of anger

• full of sadness

• full of fear

• full of fun

Which sentence should be included in a summary of the passage? (R.3.2)

• Dolphins can do tricks like playing with balls.

• In many ways, dolphins act a lot like humans.

• In many ways, dolphins act a lot like gorillas.

• Dolphins can swim fast.